Orcières-Merlette | Art Print
Photographed by Daniel Hughes
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Built in the 1960s like lots of french ski resorts, the climb itself is relatively isolated with the nearest big-name climb Col I’Izoard 112km away. It was the Tour de France stage finish which brought Orcières-Merlette to our attention.
The region itself is wonderfully green and rolling. It just feels relaxing to be there. From Pont Du Fosses a quiet and pretty town you head to the north for the official start of the climb, or in fact, the Tour de France classified it from Orcierres itself. From Orcierres you wind your way up and around the town with a series of narrow roads and hairpin bends. Within a few KM (the climb is only 6KM) you’re now well above the valley floor with fantastic views of the mountains. The gradient is variable from sections of 9% to some less than 5% so a little hard to get into a rhythm, but having said that it’s so short you can just go for it. One final fantastically wide “oxbow” turn before launching straight to the resort of Orcières-Merlette 1850.
A pretty climb, but it’s not substantial enough to justify a dedicated visit.
Stats: 638m of ascent in 11.2km. Average gradient of 6.3%. Elevation: 2,727 m (8,947 ft) Hairpins: 9
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About the Photographer – Daniel Hughes
Epic Cols is a passion project for rider and photographer Daniel Hughes. Hughes is a Sony Photographic ambassador who works with some of the world’s largest and most renowned outdoor brands. His work can be seen in galleries, magazines, online publications and on his clients’ channels.
Epic Cols shares the most extraordinary places to cycle, motorcycle, drive, or just be. Stunning imagery, descriptions, routes. Re-live memories with cycling, motorcycling & driving artworks, prints & gifts.
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Sizing:
Paper Size | Inches | Millimeters |
A1 | 23-3/8 x 33-1/8 in | 594 x 841 mm |
A2 | 16-1/2 x 23-3/8 in | 420 x 594 mm |
A3 | 11-3/4 x 16-1/2 in | 297 x 420 mm |
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